Hans Gustafson, Ph.D., Associate Director

Hans Gustafson joined the Jay Phillips Center as the assistant director in June 2011, prior to which he had been teaching in courses in theology for the department of theology at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University since January of 2010. In addition to being the associate director of the Jay Phillips Center, Hans also currently serves as an adjunct professor in the theology departments at the University of St. Thomas and the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. His recent course offerings include Jesus Christ and Interreligious Dialogue, Christianity and World Religions, Christian Approaches to Other Religions, and Religions of the World. He holds master degrees in both theology and philosophy and a Ph.D. in religion from Claremont Graduate University. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Hans is enjoys teaching and learning about interreligious theology, and promoting interfaith collaboration and solidarity among students and others served by the Jay Phillips Center.